Community Partnership Specialist (Must live in Ohio)

CareSource•Mobile, AL

4d•$54,500 - $87,300•Remote

About The Position

The Community Partnership Specialist develops and fosters new working relationships with community stakeholders/partners in targeted geographical communities, and oversees the partnership development process. This role requires the individual to live in Ohio.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, Political Science, Urban Affairs, Social Work, or related field, or equivalent years of relevant work experience is required.
Minimum of three (3) years of Community Development experience is required.
Basic computer skills.
Strong collaborative skills, working with cross-functional stakeholders and external partners including community partners and business leaders.
Communication skills.
Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
Attention to detail.
Proper grammar usage.
Time management skills.
Proper phone etiquette.
Customer service oriented.
Decision making/problem solving skills.
Must live in Ohio.
Employment in this position is conditional pending successful clearance of a driver’s license record check.
Influenza vaccination is a requirement of this position.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in working with Medicaid population is preferred.
Familiarity of asset based community development.

Responsibilities

Maintains working relationships with existing community stakeholders/partners, including providing high-level support to drive the overall satisfaction and engagement of key community partners.
Provides support to the JobConnect member-facing team as it relates to developing understanding of community dynamics within targeted geographies, helping the team to maintain a higher understanding of the members in the region.
Coordinates activities for JobConnect team to engage with current and potential members, to support recruitment within targeted geographical communities.
Provides research and analysis on the unique needs, challenges, strengths, and resources within a community to allow JobConnect to best serve members, and makes strategic recommendations to leadership accordingly.
Keeps leadership informed of community partnership statuses, and opportunities for relationship enhancement.
Understands, gathers, and utilizes data as it applies to targeted geographic regions that are being served within the JobConnect program.
Serves as a primary contact person for JobConnect in targeted geographical communities, as needed.
Performs any other job related instructions, as requested.